Description
Crispy-on-the-outside, tender-on-the-inside air-fried apple wedges coated in cinnamon sugar, served with a fluffy caramel whipped cream dipping sauce—an easy, cozy dessert perfect for fall or any sweet craving.
Ingredients
- For the Apple Wedges:
- 3 large apples (Honeycrisp or Granny Smith), sliced into wedges
- 1 tablespoon melted butter
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- For the Caramel Whipped Cream Dipping Sauce:
- ½ cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons caramel sauce
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional: extra caramel drizzle
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- Toss apple wedges with melted butter in a large bowl.
- Mix sugar and cinnamon, then coat the apples evenly with the mixture.
- Arrange apple wedges in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
- Air fry for 8–10 minutes, shaking halfway, until edges are crisp and apples are tender.
- Meanwhile, whip the heavy cream to soft peaks in a mixing bowl.
- Fold in caramel sauce and vanilla extract until blended.
- Serve warm apple wedges with caramel whipped cream and an optional caramel drizzle.
Notes
- Sprinkle crushed graham crackers or chopped pecans over apples before air frying for crunch.
- Substitute pumpkin spice for cinnamon for a fall twist.
- Use coconut whipped cream and vegan caramel for a dairy-free version.
- Re-whip caramel cream if made ahead for best texture.
- Serve with hot cider, coffee, or ice cream for extra indulgence.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
